The festivities just continued throughout the week! Tuesday night the Horkavys invited us over to help them trim their tree and decorate for Christmas. It was fantastic! We listened to Nat King Cole sing carols while the ornaments were hung, garlands arranged, lights strung, and the toy train assembled. Afterward we feasted on breakfast–one of… Read More Pie & Praise
Crossroad’s teens have been a joy to work with! We have four 7th-12th graders, a 6th grader and a 5th grader. Stephen has been leading the singing while I’ve been privileged to play the piano. This week I took my autoharp to switch things up. This Monday we delivered Thanksgiving baskets and turkeys to four… Read More Teen Times
Just wanted to give you an update on our job search. Thank you, everyone, for praying for us. We have been struggling with discouragement, especially during weeks when we have no job interviews. Of course we know that God is constant in His love for us and goodness to us, but we are humans after… Read More Waiting Behind Closed Doors
George Washington had his Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson had his Monticello, Andrew Jackson had his Hermitage, and Pop-pop has his Retaliation. Can you believe that an unassuming man like my Pop-pop would own a farm named Retaliation? How is it that a place as beautiful and serene as this could be named Retaliation? Actually, the… Read More Retaliation
I was Betsy. She was Becky. I was (still am) the mischievous one. She was the angel. We were toddlers snuggled in our beds. “Webekah, I won’t tell on you if you won’t tell on me,” I whispered to her across the room. It was more of a plea rather than a statement of fact.… Read More “Don’t Worry About Me, Webekah!”
Our new subscription to E-Mealz has been so convenient! For just $5 a month we get a 5 day menu each week for two people, made especially for items at Wal-mart. The menu comes with a detailed grocery list organized according to section in the grocery store. It also includes the brand (when applicable) and… Read More E-Mealz
As the veterans passed by we clapped. We stayed for the entire parade to show honor to all of the many veterans who paraded by. Tears came to our eyes as we saw the smiling faces of Vietnam veterans who were finally receiving the heroes’ welcome they deserved. I loved seeing the veterans in the… Read More Parade of Veterans
I have two plastic leaves on my shelf…AND we’ve had 2 overcast days in a row!
The Wall is many granite sections, solid, cool, and black, A visitor may pause to touch a name. It just seems that in the dark reflections hands are reaching back, As if to greet and touch and hold the hands of those who came. And every name’s a father or a husband or a son,… Read More The Wall
Pop-pop is the perfect grandfather. Not only has he worked hard all his life providing for his family, but he has also remained faithful in his love for the Lord. His predictable patience is a constant for those around him. His unassuming nature coupled with country charm enhance his unconditional love for his grandchildren. I… Read More Prayers for Pop-pop
